The Phillies celebrate after winning the National League pennant. (Jed Jacobsohn/Getty)

By Ken Mandel / MLB.com

For the sixth time in franchise history and the first since '93, the Phillies are back in the World Series, beating the Dodgers in five games in the NLCS. And the series clincher was a collaborative effort -- led by ace left-hander Cole Hamels, who was named the MVP of the NLCS.